Proposition Summary

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, Legislators AND JUDGES COMPENSATION--LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Repeals sections of Constitution, articles IV, V and VI relating to payment of compensation, travel and living expenses and retirement benefits for constitutional officers, legislators and judges. Adds article XXII providing for seven member commission which by resolution subject to legislative ratification by majority of each house, biennially sets salary, retirement, insurance and other benefits for above officials. Limits commission's authority to provide health care benefits or insurance. Restricts said officials' use of state automobiles to official business. Prohibits reduction of existing and additional future retirement rights and benefits once granted. Financial impact: Minor increase in state costs to support commission and staff. Otherwise, impact on state costs unpredictable.

Proposition Number

12

Year

1978

Document Type

Proposition

Pass/Fail

Fail

Legislative Vote Results

FINAL VOTE CAST BY LEGISLATURE ON SCA 45 (PROPOSITION 12) Assembly - Ayes, 71; Noes, 1 -- Senate - Ayes, 27; Noes, 2

Popular Vote Results

Y: 2009835; A: 38.1; N: 3270577; B: 61.9

Election Type

Primary

Proposition Type

Senate Constitutional Amendment

For Author

Oliver A. Thomas, President, California Taxpayers' Association; Gary Sirbu, State Chairman, California Common Cause

Against Author

Newton R. Russell, State Senator, 21st District; Henry J. Mello, Member of the Assembly, 28th District

Rebuttal Author

Newton R. Russell, State Senator, 21st District

Rebuttal Against Author

Oliver A. Thomas, President, California Taxpayers' Association; Gary Sirbu, State Chairman, California Common Cause

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